This index provides a detailed overview of New York's involvement in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, documenting the participation of approximately 217,000 individuals. It encompasses a wide range of sources, including military diaries, muster rolls, and historical essays, offering a comprehensive glimpse into New York's military history during these pivotal periods.
The collection features several notable books, each contributing unique insights into the era:
- Orderly Book of the Three Battalions of Loyalists: Chronicles the experiences of Loyalist battalions, providing a perspective often overlooked in American Revolutionary history.
- The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut: Details the mass displacement of individuals following the Battle of Long Island, offering biographies and genealogies of those who sought refuge in Connecticut.
- Index of Awards On Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812: Includes an index to claims made by New York citizens who served in the War of 1812, shedding light on the aftermath of their service.
- Muster and Pay Rolls of the War of the Revolution: Provides detailed records of those who served during the Revolutionary War, offering invaluable information for researchers.
- New York in the Revolution as Colony and State: A comprehensive account of New York's role in the Revolution, from its colonial beginnings to its status as a state.
- New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775 (2 Volumes): Lists individuals on muster rolls from 1664 to 1775, an especially crucial resource given the loss of original rolls in a 1911 fire at the state library.
This collection not only indexes claims and provides biographies and genealogies but also offers a thorough report by the State Historian that meticulously lists individuals from the colonial wars to the War of 1812. The destruction of almost all original muster rolls in a 1911 fire makes this compilation an indispensable resource for understanding New York's military contributions and the personal stories of its soldiers and citizens during these formative conflicts.
Books Included:
– Orderly Book of the Three Battalions of Loyalists
– The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut
– Index of Awards On Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812
– Muster and Pay Rolls of the War of the Revolution
– New York in the Revolution as Colony and State
– New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775 (2 Volumes)